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García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS
MLB Nathaniel Lowe also went deep to give Texas — one of six major league teams without a World Series title — its first berth in the Fall Classic since consecutive trips in 2010 and 2011. Texas Rangers’ Adolis Garcia reacts after hitting a home run in Game 7 of the ALCS. Godofredo A. Vasquez/AP […]
Sunday wasn’t a stepping stone; it left Patriot fans stranded for hope
Patriots Patriots fans hoping for the team to throw in the towel in hopes of a high 2024 draft pick should be disappointed by Sunday’s outcome. Patriots owner Robert Kraft before Sunday’s game against Buffalo. AP Mac Jones talks comeback win over Bills, Belichick’s 300th win, and more on WEEI Adam Schefter says Bill Belichick’s […]
Why don’t we pronounce the Boston Celtics with a hard ‘C’?
Wickedpedia The Boston Celtics and Glasgow’s Celtic F.C. have similar pronunciations. Why is that? Mary Schwalm / AP, File Bostonians have a notorious track record of forging their own path when it comes to pronunciations and labels. The accent sure doesn’t do us any favors, most notably when adding R’s that shouldn’t be there onto […]
This lineup reshuffle from Bill Belichick offers hope that Patriots offense is on the upswing
Patriots “I think everyone thought that was the best thing for us to do at this time.” Mike Onwenu was a difference maker at right tackle on Sunday against Buffalo. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) After weeks of futility, Mac Jones and the Patriots offense on Sunday was the best it’s looked in … well, almost a […]
Pablo Sandoval, Rusney Castillo among ex-Red Sox drafted to new baseball league in Dubai
Red Sox Pablo Sandoval was selected by the Abu Dhabi Falcons during Monday’s Baseball United Draft. Pablo Sandoval spent over two disastrous seasons in Boston before eventually getting designated for assignment. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara) Several ex-Red Sox players are headed overseas next month to play in a new baseball league set in the Middle East […]
Rex Ryan reverses course, offers up a compliment to Mac Jones after Patriots’ win over Bills
Patriots “Honestly, this is the best throw I’ve ever seen him make.” Mac Jones and the Patriots stormed back to beat the Bills, 29-25, on Sunday at Gillette Stadium. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Rex Ryan has never been one to shirk away from making his opinions known. Over the last few years, the former Jets and […]
Bills LB Von Miller didn’t see a difference between Mac Jones and Patriots ‘of the golden days’
Patriots “He’s getting better, for sure. I was impressed with Mac.” Von Miller was impressed by Mac Jones and the Patriots after New England’s upset win over Sunday. . (AP Photo/Matt Durisko) All-Pro linebacker Von Miller has had plenty of memorable battles against the Patriots over the years, especially when Tom Brady held the reins […]
Adam Schefter says Bill Belichick’s contract extension won’t affect his future with Patriots
Patriots “I don’t care if Bill Belichick has a year left, three years left, five years left, it doesn’t matter. To me, they’re going to assess that situation on a year-to-year basis” Bill Belichick. AP Photo/Michael Dwyer ‘I’ll worry about that later’: Bill Belichick downplays notching 300th regular-season win Peter King explained why he was […]
Mac Jones talks comeback win over Bills, Belichick’s 300th win, and more on WEEI
Patriots “One game doesn’t define you, so just keep working.” Mac Jones led New England to an impressive upset win over the Bills on Sunday afternoon. Matthew J. Lee / The Boston Globe Patriots QB Mac Jones appeared on WEEI’s “Jones & Mego” show on Monday, touching on a variety of topics — including New […]
What Jaylen Brown said about having Paul Pierce, Rajon Rondo at Celtics practices
Celtics “These guys could be doing something else, but, they choose to be here with this group. That says a lot about us and a lot about them.” Jaylen Brown AP Photo/Michael Dwyer Rajon Rondo visits Celtics at practice, hopes to play advising role similar to Paul Pierce Is Jrue Holiday the ‘missing piece’ for […]